Mother’s Day is often a hard day for those whose mothers have passed away. However, there are still ways to celebrate this holiday and continue to honor your mother even after her passing.

Have a Get-Together
Celebrate her life with those who knew her best. Spend the day with family and friends sharing fond memories and photos of your mother.

Write it Down
Don’t keep it bottled up. Consider writing a note to your mother and say how much you love and miss her. Putting it in writing may help you through your grief process.

Volunteer or Donate
Volunteer your time to one of your mother’s favorite causes or donate to a charity on your mother’s behalf. These are positive ways to honor your mother’s memory and will make you feel lighter on this emotional day.

Take up a Hobby
Maybe today is the day to explore your mother’s favorite pastime. Read that book that she always talked about or take a crack at crocheting. Do what your mother loved to do and feel connected.

Leave Flowers
Take flowers to her gravesite to commemorate the day. By spending time at her resting place, you have time to open up and reflect. If her gravesite is not near, ask a nearby friend or family member to leave a flower arrangement on your behalf.

Although Mother’s Day can be difficult, ViaQuest encourages you to look for gentle reminders and symbols of joy. ViaQuest has a strong support team of social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and a bereavement care team dedicated to helping you. Even after a loved one has passed, your ViaQuest team is here to support the emotional needs of those left behind through grief and loss counseling, memorial services, and support groups.